Origin
Point Pleasant, NJ
Late night in Point Pleasant on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point Pleasant, NJ to Newark, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point Pleasant, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
This 56.4-mile drive from Point Pleasant to Newark, New Jersey, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a modest estimated fuel cost of $9. The route primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, making it a high-speed transit between two points in the Northeast region. You'll be spending a significant amount of time on major highways, so expect a consistent, efficient travel experience. This trip is best suited for those prioritizing speed and directness over leisurely exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.5 miles, all on the Garden State Parkway, offering a period of consistent driving. While the route is efficient, it's designed for covering ground quickly rather than offering scenic detours. NJ 34 is also part of the main roads, offering a brief transition before rejoining the faster routes. The character is consistently that of a high-speed transit corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 30.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll North
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, I 195 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
8
39.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
8
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Point Pleasant, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Newark Airport - among others.
Gsp Toll North
7.3 mi in
|
~10m
Gsp North
7.9 mi in
|
~11m
Njtp: New York City
39.1 mi in
|
~49m
Trenton
39.1 mi in
|
~49m
Njtp North: New York City
40.1 mi in
|
~51m
Newark Airport
50.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Elizabeth Seaport
50.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.5 mi | 37m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| NJ 34 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 70 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| NJ 21 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Herbertsville Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 30.5 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point Pleasant, NJ and Newark, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 88
80 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lakewood Road
2
Turn right onto CR 549 Spur
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Herbertsville Road
3
Turn sharp right onto NJ 70
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 35
260 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 35
6
Continue on NJ 34
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 34
7
Enter roundabout onto NJ 34
287 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 34
8
Continue on NJ 34
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 34
9
Continue on NJ 34
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
NJ 34
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward GSP North, I 195 West
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North
13
Merge onto GSP
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
15
Continue on GSP
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 129
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
18
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
19
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
21
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
229 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
29
Turn left onto CR 510
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
CR 510
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.2 mi from Point Pleasant, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Point Pleasant, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newark, NJ
The final approach into Newark, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.16
Garden State Parkway
(30.5 mi)
$1.83
New Jersey Turnpike
(9.5 mi)
$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newark, NJ
Late night in Newark on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Point Pleasant, NJ to Newark, NJ covers 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 34. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.2 miles from Point Pleasant, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Point Pleasant, NJ and Newark, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Gsp North, Njtp: New York City, Trenton, Njtp North: New York City and Newark Airport - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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